Accounting Assistant

We are searching for a motivated Accounting Assistant who is an excellent multitasker with exceptional communication and time management skills. The Accounting Assistant can expect to assist the Business Department with data entry, processing and recording transactions, assisting with audits or fact-checking, and preparing reports. A successful Accounting Assistant should understand basic accounting principles and be proficient with MS Excel and financial software.

TYPICAL DUTIES:
Performs complex clerical and accounting functions; develops, prepares, reviews, calculates, verifies and audits retirement and payroll transactions; maintains accurate records of Federal, State, and local funds; prepares financial statements, statistical and management reports, including attendance; reconciles cash and other general ledger accounts; provides support and assistance to the accountants and performs special projects as may be assigned; assists staff in the resolution of complex problems; assists in establishing office procedures, forms and timelines; provides technical advice and assistance to school districts’ and program staff; works with Accountant to ensure appropriateness of account coding; audits, reconciles and corrects a variety of records and reports from various sources; prepares spreadsheets for various financial reports; prepares a variety of Federal, State, and local financial reports; processes interfund transfers and deposits revenue for all school districts; provides support for AB1200 fiscal oversight responsibilities; verifies accuracy of financial reports; performs other duties as assigned requiring essentially the same effort, skills, and responsibilities when work requirements are changed or modified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training, Education, and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typically, this would include a High School diploma or equivalent with additional course work in bookkeeping and accounting and at least three years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting or auditing, preferably including experience in a county or school district office in a computerized accounting environment. Required to hold a valid CA Driver License and proof of insurance when driving is an assigned job duty.
Knowledge of: Principles used in technical accounting work and general double-entry bookkeeping methods as they related to assigned areas of responsibility; State and Federal laws as they pertain to the school accounting requirements; office practices and procedures, and systems, State guidelines and account codes; standard English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; safe work practices; word processing, spreadsheet, database and computer report development software at a level of proficiency sufficient to successfully perform assigned duties.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.